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Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah
A commentary upon the prophecy of Isaiah. By Mr. John Calvin. Whereunto are added four tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.A commentary vpon the prophecie of Isaiah. By Mr. Iohn Caluin. Whereunto are added foure tables ... Translated out of French into English: by C.C.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston, 1609
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Vers. 5. And the Lord spake yet again unto me, saying, 6. Because this people hath refused the waters of Shiloah which run softly, and rejoice with Rezin, and the son of Remaliah.
Vers. 5. And the Lord spake yet againe vnto me, saying, 6. Because this people hath refused the waters of Shiloah which runne softly, and reioyce with Rezin, and the sonne of Remaliah.
TO the end Achaz should not wax secure, nor rest himself upon a vain hope, the Prophet suddenly breaks off his speech touching the common salvation of the faithful, and doth again set the threatenings and chastisements before the unbelievers. Some think that he speaks here against those which only sought after news: as indeed it comes to pass, that the common people for the most part are not contented with the present state, but desire to hear of a new King. And that often happens to many, which we see befall those that are sick; namely, they hope to be better, when they have changed their place. The wills of men are so perverse, that when things fall not out as they would, they look after nothing but a change in the state, greedily pursuing after tidings thereof, thinking to receive some relief by it. But I think the meaning of the Prophet is to be stretched further, and is not to be referred only to those who asked after a change: but that it is rather a general speech comprehending all estates: for impiety, and the contempt of God had almost overgrown the whole land.
TO the end Achaz should not waxe secure, nor rest himselfe vpon a vaine hope, the Prophet suddenly breakes off his speech touching the common saluation of the faithfull, and doth againe set the threatnings and chastisements before the vnbeleeuers. Some thinke that hee speakes here against those which onely sought after newes: as indeede it comes to passe, that the common people for the most part are not contented with the present state, but desire to heare of a new King. And that often happens to manie, which wee see befall those that are sicke; namely, they hope to be better, when they haue changed their place. The wills of men are so peruerse, that when things fall not out as they would, they looke after nothing but a change in the state, greedily pursuing after tidings therof, thinking to receiue some reliefe by it. But I thinke the meaning of the Prophet is to be stretched further, and is not to be referred only to those who asked after a change: but that it is rather a generall speech comprehending all estates: for impietie, and the contempt of God had almost ouergrowne the whole land.